Baby Guide for New and Expecting Long Island Parents

Congratulations! You're raising a baby on Long Island! We hope our guide to pregnancy and the baby years can help give you a little guidance and support as you travel down the road to parenthood, whether this is your first baby or your eighth.

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Beautiful, high-quality clothing can be affordable at Hope & Henry.
Best Baby Stores on Long Island
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20 Things All New Parents on Long Island Should Know
Spend a day at a Long Island beach with your baby in their first year. Photo by Gina Massaro
15 Things To Do on Long Island Before Your Baby's First Birthday
Zumbini, offered Islandwide, is a Zumba-type class for moms, dads, and little ones.
Top Mommy-and-Me Baby Classes on Long Island
Once Upon a Treetop's interactive city is designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Photo by the author
The Best Indoor Play Spaces for Long Island Toddlers
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, Belmont Lake State Park offers a delightful stroll with baby.
15 Great Stroller-Friendly Park Walks on Long Island

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Local Spots
Westfield South Shore mall's family play space is an ideal pit stop when shopping with kids.
Free Indoor Play Spaces for Kids on Long Island
Best Spots for a First Birthday Party on Long Island
Babies 2 and younger can pet the goats, alpacas, and ponies for free at Fink’s Country Farm.
12 Free Places to Play on Long Island with Babies and Toddlers
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New Breastfeeding Centers Offer Support to Long Island Moms
Draw on the tables at the Social Play Haus. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
Long Island Cafes With Kids' Play Spaces
Mommy And Me Music Classes On Long Island
Need-to-Know Info
Walking, talking, grabbing, holding, smiling, laughing... it's all coming. But when? Photo by Tatiana Syrikova, via Pexels
Developmental Milestones for Babies in the First Year
A great pediatrician makes the frequent baby checkups a breeze.
Questions to Consider Before Picking a Pediatrician
Prepare in advance for your caregiver interview with key questions about expectations, fit, and experience.
How to Get the Most Out of a Nanny or Babysitter Interview
Ways to Meet Other Parents on Long Island
12 Easy DIY Sensory Activities to Entertain Babies
Long Island Preschools, Public, and Private Schools Guide

Latest Baby News

Hey baby! Welcome to the world. What should we be naming this new generation? Photo by Nan Ross
100 Top Unique Baby Names For Generation Alpha Babies
What's in a name? A lot when it comes to Gen Alpha babies!
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Stroller Strides is all about self-care in a supportive and encouraging environment. Photo courtesy of FIT4MOM/Stroller Strides.
Mommy-and-Me Classes For Long Island Families
Get active with your little in a parent-and-child class.
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Toys make perfect first birthday gifts for budding toddlers! But which ones? We've got you covered.
Best First Birthday Gifts: Toys and More for 1-Year-Olds
We've got the best first birthday gift ideas for a special 1-year-old in your life.
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We've launched a partnership with Care.com to bring background-checked nannies and sitters to the Mommy Poppins Directory.
Find Trusted Babysitters and Nannies Now on Mommy Poppins–Powered by Care.com
Search background-checked caregivers in our directory
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British Swim School's gentle individualized guidance helped my daughters quickly build up their skills and confidence in the water.
We Tried Safety-First Swim Lessons and Here’s What You Should Know
British Swim School focuses on water acclimation and survival skills first.
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A warm bath, a bedtime story, and a squeezable elephant just might make the perfect bedtime routine for your little one.
How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? And What To Do if You Have Kids Who Can’t Sleep!
Tired parents, listen up. We've got some sleep secrets right here.
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